Beach "Anse Marron" · La Digue

Swimming

Snorkeling

Photo-friendly

Highlights:

The natural saltwater pool, cut off from the open ocean by imposing boulder formations, as well as the overall beauty of the beach thanks to the granite rocks, the beautiful sand, and the clear ocean water.

Facts:

100m x 3m - very few visitors

Deep water - shallow protected pool

Normal tide - higher waves depending on trade winds

Spectacular beach with protected natural pool and granite boulders.

Excellent beach for photography

Map:

At a Glance:

Smallish beach in the south of La Digue with two distinct sections, an open, deep area, and a protected, shallow pool area.

Relatively challenging hike to the beach means it’s not the best for families.

Accessible on-foot, about 2 km from Anse Source d’Argent. Visitors always come with a tour guide, as the beach is almost impossible to find otherwise.

One of the island’s best spots for photography.

Description:

Anse Marron is the southernmost beach on La Digue. As there is no coral reef off the southern coast, the water gets deep quickly, although this is negated by the presence of a shallow saltwater pool that is perfect for paddling. This small pool is protected by the large granite formations that can be found here, which also give the beach a beautiful, scenic appearance.

Anse Marron can be difficult to find, and almost all tourists come here with the help of a tour guide. Your hotel will be able to put you in touch with an appropriate guide if you decide to visit this beach. As the journey can be a bit of a challenge, we wouldn’t recommend bringing children along. The path can be slippery, making it dangerous for anyone without sure footing, so take this into consideration before choosing to visit Anse Marron.

However, once you do get to the beach, you’ll be met by beautiful, golden sand, stunning granite boulders, and some beautiful, protected saltwater pools. The open ocean, however, can get deep quickly due to the lack of coral reef protection, making it unsafe for swimming. The small pools, however, are definitely shallow enough to bathe in, and the granite boulders protect this section of the beach from the dangers of the open ocean.

Anse Marron is definitely worth the trip for photographers and anyone wanting to dip in a shallow, crystal-clear pool. The boulders and the water combine for some excellent scenery, however, so there’s enough going on to warrant a visit. Just make sure to book a tour guide!

Nearby restaurants:

This open beach-restaurant in the Union Estate offers traditional local cuisine, and is the ideal place to enjoy some delicious delicacies after (or even before) sunbathing on the nearby Anse Source d'Argent. Enjoy freshly-grilled fish, a salad, or one of many other culinary treats with the sand between your toes!

The restaurant that sits atop the Nid d'Aigle can be reached on-foot via a sweaty hike, or by using the restaurant's own shuttle bus. If you visit at sunset, you can enjoy a truly spectacular view from the restaurant. If you would like to be brought to the restaurant and taken back to your accommodation, we recommend booking this in advance. You can then be picked up at around 17:00 at your accommodation and driven together with other tourists to the restaurant. A three-course meal, including transfers, costs around 550 rupees per person (not including drinks). In any case, we recommend taking a taxi on the way back at least, as descending this steep way in the dark can be dangerous.

At the 'Zerof' restaurant, guests can get to know the best that Creole cuisine has to offer, backed up by the fact that the restaurant is equally-popular with tourists and the Seychellois themselves. Enjoy a variety of cultural flavours and seasonings in the menus, which change every evening.

The Chateau St. Cloud restaurant offers guests a delicate choice of local Creole meals, prepared by some of the best chefs in the Seychelles. The restaurant's location amidst a stunning garden creates a unique experience for each guest.

Delicious local meals at an affordable price are the order of the day here. Those who are expecting fast food will be pleasantly surprised, as there is the possibility to enjoy good, well-priced food here, something that the locals also enjoy.